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Dance - UAL Level 3 at West Thames College

Course description

This highly practical two-year course is equivalent to 3 A Levels and will give you a broad foundation in dance. It makes use of the college's modern theatre, performance spaces, changing rooms and costume store, and focuses on styles such as ballet, contemporary, jazz and street dance. There will also be intensive workshops on a range of performance subjects. You will study the craft of choreography and physical theatre in relation to your production projects and performances. You will also cover the theoretical, social, historical and administrative side of dance.

Course content

The course combines both practical assignments and the study of a variety of dance styles, leading to a series of production projects in the drama studio and at external venues. You will usually be in a class of 16-20 students and will work on group projects as well as individual assignments. In the second year you will produce a final major project.

At some points in the year when productions are scheduled, you will need to be in college for extra sessions to rehearse.

You will use the college's modern theatre, performance spaces, changing rooms and costume store, and your student learning adviser will guide and support you throughout your course. In the second year you will receive guidance for applications to university.

There will be visits to a variety of performance venues as part of this course and you will perform throughout the year in our Endeavour Theatre and during Creative Arts Week.

Entry requirements

At least 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C / grades 9-4, or a merit or distinction in a relevant subject at Level 2 with functional skills in English and maths. There will be an audition as part of your interview.